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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.60, 970.40 and 691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.60, 970.40 and 691.60 is: 970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.60 : 970.40 = 691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.60/970.40 = 691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.60x = 970.40 × 691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.60x = 671,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,128.64/691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.40

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